ARAU, Oct 16 — The Perlis Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recovered RM698,255.55 through forfeitures from 2024 to date.

Perlis MACC director Mohd Nor Adha Ab Gani said the state anti-graft agency opened 65 investigation papers (IPs), recorded 84 arrests and brought 37 charges to court during the period.

“According to the annual breakdown, 20 IPs were opened in 2024 involving 27 arrests and 13 charges, with a forfeiture value of RM323,872.55. In 2025, 22 investigation papers were opened, 34 arrests were recorded, and 16 charges were brought to court, with a forfeiture value of RM374,168.

“As for 2026, Perlis MACC opened 23 investigation papers, recorded 23 arrests, and brought eight charges to court, with a forfeiture value of RM215,” he was quoted as saying in a statement issued by Istana Arau today.